Synonyms
Fat stain
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Performing Lab
RCHSD Histology
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
2 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.0 ml body fluid
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Acceptable sources include bronchial or trach aspirate, pleural fluid, etc. Complete Pathology services request card & submit with specimen.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
1.0 ml body fluid
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 ml body fluid
Processing Instructions
Place in CSF-Cytology Bin M-F between 0600-1400 After hours, make 2 cytospin slides, 2 direct slides, air dry. HISTOLOGY: Wright stain 1 Air-Dried Cystospin and 1 Direct.
Revised
11-15-07